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Daughter of the Moon Goddess by Sue Lynn Tan
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Reading this feels like reading poetry. How Sue Lynn Tan describes everything is just 100/10 spectacular beautiful amazing stunning. As one of chinese descent, it’s nice to finally read a fantasy book with familiar lores. From the tales to the food, the dresses and action scenes which I can easily picture in my head from years of watching asian dramas, my heart was filled with warmth the entire time.
Now onto the characters. Xingyin. Our 小星。At first so untouched by the realities of the cruel world out there, now a warrior, survivor, savior and more. Very in theme too that she was never shown what healthy love & relationships looks like so when she was thrown in a ‘love triangle’ she couldn’t made up her mind ever and felt unworthy.
Liwei. What can I say. 10/10 best of all of us.
Fuck people in power by the way.
Now onto the characters. Xingyin. Our 小星。At first so untouched by the realities of the cruel world out there, now a warrior, survivor, savior and more. Very in theme too that she was never shown what healthy love & relationships looks like so when she was thrown in a ‘love triangle’ she couldn’t made up her mind ever and felt unworthy.
Liwei. What can I say. 10/10 best of all of us.
Fuck people in power by the way.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Death, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Bullying, Violence, and Gaslighting
Minor: Body shaming, Eating disorder, Panic attacks/disorders, Torture, Kidnapping, Murder, Alcohol, Dysphoria, War, and Classism
Heartstopper Volume 4 by Alice Oseman
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Eating disorder and Mental illness
Moderate: Self harm
Heartstopper Volume 3 by Alice Oseman
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Bullying, Eating disorder, and Self harm
Heartstopper Volume 2 by Alice Oseman
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
SO CUTE i love them sm
Heartstopper: Volume 1 by Alice Oseman
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
cute!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying and Homophobia
Critical Role: The Mighty Nein Origins - Yasha Nydoorin by Cecil Castellucci, Ashley Johnson, Matthew Mercer
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
yasha my beloved.......
what i was surprised of was. i thought her tribe would be homophobic. but no, there were a gay couple that the skyspear didn't mind of, accepted even. because they weren't marked, so it's not her business to dictate their relationship. i think the skyspear was just projecting because the previous matriach probably also saw her happy with someone else and chose another to be her mate. anyways. in another world.... they are happy.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Genocide, Gore, Violence, Grief, Murder, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Alcohol
Minor: Kidnapping
Critical Role: The Mighty Nein Origins: Nott the Brave by Sam Maggs, Sam Riegel, Matthew Mercer
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Critical Role: The Mighty Nein Origins: Jester Lavorre by Sam Maggs
I thought they changed how Jester had to leave from Lord Sharpe Balcony 'Incident' to her inviting his son (never mentioned before if my memory serves me) over to watch The Ruby of The Sea's show in the Lavish Chateau. But that was just a little something something to make Lord Sharpe hates her even more I guess. Anyways. 10/10 for the little sapphire.
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Critical Role: The Mighty Nein Origins: Caleb Widogast by Jody Houser
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Caleb, my sweet sad wizard boy :(
ALSO PEEP THE MOLLYMAUK CAMEO?!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Forced institutionalization, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Animal death, Confinement, Gore, Panic attacks/disorders, Torture, and Grief
Minor: Bullying, Genocide, Sexual content, and Classism
Siege and Storm by Leigh Bardugo
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Struggled with this one. Stayed only because of my babies (Nikolai & Genya). Mal was insufferable. Malina is long gone. Idk her. Killed by the metrotrain.
As a middle child, this book did its job. The Grishaverse is amazing showstopping never been done before as always. It’s not the plot, it’s the characters. Bye.
As a middle child, this book did its job. The Grishaverse is amazing showstopping never been done before as always. It’s not the plot, it’s the characters. Bye.